Thought is only a

flash between two

long nights, but this
flash is everything

EI
MINDSPARK
 MS

What we learn
with pleasure
we never forget
Mathematics is the
door and key to the sciences.
Roger Bacon
(Application of Geometry to Optics)

Mindspark is a computer-
based program that is here
to revolutionize the study of
Mathematics.

It focuses on self-learning with a curriculum integrated

database. An interactive product, from the makers of
ASSET, Mindspark has been derived from the belief
of personalized learning. Every child is unique in his
learning and should be taught with individual attention.

Adaptive to the changing needs of education,

Mindspark aims at making Maths easy to understand
and fun to learn.

There is geometry in the

humming of the strings.
Pythagorus
(The Pythagorus Theorem)

On the basis of extensive research done by the ASSET

team, Mindspark has been developed to enable
application of basic concepts in students.

Over 10 million students were assessed and their

responses were studied to test real understanding of
concepts. The study determined that students across
classes answer rote-based questions perfectly well;
however, they falter when it comes to application
based questions and indicate a lack of clarity in
fundamental concepts.

This gave rise to the necessity of a teacher who

provides an optimal customized path to ensure
through learning and development of application
skills in students.
The essence
of mathematics is
its freedom.
Georg Cantor
(Inventor of the Set Theory)

Students learn best at their own pace. Mindspark

enables children to learn and understand at their
own pace, without rushing them through the syllabus.
With an active and detailed database, Mindspark
monitors the level of understanding in each concept
and patiently helps the students when they are in
doubt by resolving errors and misconceptions through
explanations.

For example, if a student from the 8th grade does

not have clarity on the core concepts of Algebra,
the system automatically offers inputs in the form
of questions that will help build the fundamentals
of Equivalence (which is a critical point into
understanding Algebra).

Do not worry about your

difficulties in mathematics,
I assure you that mine are
greater.
Albert Einstein
(Theory of General Relativity)

Mathematics is a subject entirely based on core

concepts. As the student advances to higher and
complicated levels, theories can get difficult to
comprehend if the foundation is weak. However, by
then it is too late to get back to basics.

Mindspark, through inquiry based learning and

granularly designed questioning ensures a student is
progressing on the basis of real understanding and not
textual mugging.
With me everything turns
into mathematics.
René Descartes
(Development of Cartesian Geometry)
Mathematics is often described as a creative activity
like poetry or music. Great Mathematicians describe
Maths as a supreme beauty which only the greatest
art can show and the greatest mind can comprehend.
Mathematics, also, plays an important role in forming
the basis of logical reasoning in children.
It is always better to have an expert show you, and not
tell you, how to play tennis or a musical instrument.
This is because we learn better through direct
experience and examples rather than mere verbal
instruction.
Mindspark is an enjoyable visual experience for
students where they can explore their way through
concepts and learn from their errors. With an
interactive and playful user interface, students can
have fun while getting deeper insights into the science
of Mathematics.
Mindspark aims at showing
students the beauty of numbers
through technology and engaging
animations so they can appreciate
the subject and build their logic and
reasoning at a young age when
the mind can be most effectively
trained and moulded.
An interactive program that entertains the student
also monitors his progress through the syllabus and
generates annual, monthly and session-wise reports
which are given to teachers, parents and students.
With Mindspark, teachers can have a systematic tool to
their disposal, which assists them in all their functions
and delivers uniform progress to all the students.
For example, when the teacher introduces Fractions
in class, the students sit for a Mindspark session on
Fractions during the week. They explore the concept
with the help of instructions and questions on the topic.
Mindspark tracks the student’s understanding of the
topic to the root cause of his misconceptions, if any.
With the help of thorough questioning, it generates
reports on his performance. With the help of the report,
the teacher can address the doubts, which even the
student may be unaware of, and revise that part of
Fractions in the class so as to make the concept crystal
clear.
Teachers are a valuable part of
education and we respect their
contribution by being of assistance
in every way.

Teachers are one of the most important elements

of education. The growing importance of education
requires a teacher to be a specialist in the field and
impart knowledge in an entertaining way so as to keep
the students involved.

At the same time, teachers must monitor the students’

progress and give all 60 students in the class individual
attention while keeping up with the never ending
syllabus within a given period of time.

Mindspark aims at assisting the teacher in all stages

of education. With instructional modules that
complement the content taught in the classroom,
Mindspark aims at giving each child the much
deserved individual attention.
In mathematics
the art of
proposing a
question must
be held of
higher value
than solving it.
Georg Cantor
(Set Theory)

The
understanding
of mathematics
is necessary for
a sound grasp
of ethics.
Socrates
Our commitment
to stakeholders in
a nutshell
Students This, therefore, is Mathematics:

An engaging and interactive She reminds you of the invisible forms

experience which takes you out of
the classroom and into the world
of mathematics, while you are
physically still in class.
of the soul;
She gives life to her own discoveries;
She awakens the mind and purifies
the intellect;

She brings to light our

Teachers intrinsic ideas;
An assistant teacher who will
She abolishes oblivion and ignorance
teach, entertain and monitor which are ours by birth ...
progress at all stages, in order
Proclus Diadochus
to help you make your students
perform to their maximum
potential.

Parents
A mentor who gives individual
attention to your child and ensures
complete understanding of
Mathematical fundamentals while
informing you at regular intervals
of his progress in the subject.
How should Mindspark be
integrated in the classroom ?

Weekly calendar for a teacher...

Monday Tuesday
Day Day

1 2
Teacher teaches Students practise
a new topic in class the topic activated
Teacher activates the same Mindspark highlights
topic in Mindspark misconceptions and generates
teacher reports that help in
preparing her next lesson plans

Wednesday Thursday
Day Day

3 4
Teacher clarifies Mindspark assess if the
the misconceptions child has understood
in class the concepts thoroughly
Mindspark generates students Mindspark generates a reports of
reports and highlights problems the problem areas with specific
area in the topic questions that the students found
difficult.

Friday
Day

5
Teacher discusses
particular questions
and ensures that the
students are ready to
learn the next topic.
Implementation
Options
Curriculum Integrated
Enrichment Program:
The real impact of Mindspark is felt when all the
students in the school or atleast all students from
a particular grade do Mindspark in school,
during school hours.

This would require the school to include Mindspark in

the curriculum allocating a minimum of 2 periods per
week per class for students to do Mindspark in the
computer lab. The curriculum integration offers
all the benefits of formative assessments and remedia-
tion to the teacher as all students can be made to do
the topics in synchronisation with the teacher’s pace.
Mindspark will require one computer per child and all
computers networked and connected to the internet.
Resource
Requirements

2 periods per week for students,

1 computer per student
(should be sufficient to accommodate a class)

Computer Lab
Basic Requirements:

Processor:
Intel Pentium III or higher

Operating system:
Windows XP/Linux or higher

Internet Connection:
1 Mbps speed broadband line

Browser:
Internet Explorer – 7 or Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or
higher version with Flash plugin installed

One Server:
One computer with 3 Gb RAM and
an additional network card

Proxy Server:
The proxy server is needed (proxy software could
run a Linux OS with Linux SQUID proxy service)
for caching purposes to help save on internal
bandwidth usage as well as in terms of better
performance in Mindspark labs.
Main Features of
Mindspark
Curriculum customisation
Visuals & Animations
Challenge questions
Remedial Items
Topic wise revision
Timed test
Rewards (Sparkies)
Sample Parent Letter
Dear Parent,

It gives us lot of pride in sharing that our school has taken initiative to offer personalized
learning for every child through ‘Mindspark’. This will ensure that our students are
prepared for the fast-changing global scenario, having a deeper understanding of
concepts. Given below are the complete details on how Mindspark will transform learning
for your Child and help you engage your child in a richer learning experience. We look
forward for your cooperation and contribution in our continuous endeavour to empower
children to become self-reliant learners. Kindly sign & send consent slip provided at the
end with your feedback.

Giving your child what he needs:

Triggers Analytical Thinking
Personalized self-paced Learning
A Personal Assistant teacher that understand
and works at your child’s level
Animation and Visuals chosen specifically
for your child’s need
Clears Misconception

Mindspark is an internet based self-learning program. Each child logs in individually, and
learns by answering questions of progressively increasing difficulty. Mindspark works
on an ‘Adaptive learning logic’ which is what all future learning systems will carry to
personalize the learning. This enables Mindspark to adapt to every child’s level and serve
the right, personalized & relevant content. Mindspark continuously helps your child learn,
get assessed and get real time feedback through explanations with visuals and animation.
Your child will do Mindspark as a part of the school curriculum for 2 periods per week
in school. The best part of Mindspark is that child can even do Mindspark from home.
Mindspark acts as an ‘Assistant Teacher’- somebody who identifies child-specific as well
as common learning difficulties and remedies most of them. Visit www.mindspark.in for
more details.

A Holistic Program:
Impact on Child:
Students learn, understand, think analytically, enjoy
and master mathematics at their own pace.

Impact on School:
It provides teachers with tools to identify learning gaps & misconceptions of students so
that it can be addressed immediately instead of waiting till the end of the term. Hence
Mindspark helps improve teaching in school significantly.

Impact on Parent:
Assistant Teacher:
Saves parents their time, energy and money which they would spend on engaging personal
tutors as Mindspark works as an assistant teacher.

Self-Learning:
Mindspark being a self-learning program, it does not need any adult supervision or
involvement.

Engagement:
Students love doing Mindspark and hence parents can very easily engage their child in
doing Mindspark. They will become self-motivated and will WANT to learn.

Background
Mindspark is a programme developed by IIM-A / IIT Alumni with 10 years of experience in
research on improving education and from the analysis of 15 million responses collected
through ASSET. Currently more than 35,000 students from the leading schools across India
are learning actively with Mindspark. The program has shown clear improvement in the
students who have used it regularly.

Feedback & Consent

Feedback -
Should school go ahead with this program or not:

It’s a good initiative of personalized education; School should go ahead with Mindspark.

There is no need for personalized education in school.

Consent -
Would you want your child to do Mindspark with other students in school

I want my child to participate in Mindspark. (I agree to pay above stated fees for my child)

I don’t want my Child to participate in Mindspark.

Additional Information & Seminar participation:

I would like to have more clarity on the benefits and wish to attend the seminar

I have clarity on the benefits of the program and do not require any additional information.

Yours truly,
Principal
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